MP backing anti-clamp bid

Neighbours who are trying to stop clampers operating on their estate say they have gained the backing of the local MP.

Chris Wright, who is leading a campaign to stop parking patrols fining people who live in Jennett’s Park, says he has been in contact with Bracknell MP Dr Phillip Lee about the issue and that the MP is looking to pursue it.

The Bracknell Forest Standard reported how the patrols on the newly-built estate have been clamping people who lived there including a pregnant mum who was unloading her shopping.

Last week Dr Lee told The Standard: “When I heard about a series of cases of aggressive car clamping in Jennett’s Park I was appalled.

“I will be campaigning hard locally to stop this unacceptable behaviour.

“The coalition Government is due to bring forward legislation to deal with aggressive car clamping activities.”

Chris, who lives in Osprey Avenue, says he wants to see an end to the clamping in Jennett’s Park before a government ban on operations on private land comes into force next year.

He said: “I’m worried that they will get worse so that they make more money before the ban comes in.

“Dr Phillip Lee is going to get involved.

“According to our contracts we should have full access to Jennett’s Park,” said Chris.